Our International Philanthropy
Serving the world around us is one of AOII’s founding principles. While local chapters are encouraged to support philanthropic opportunities in their communities, all chapters support AOII’s international philanthropy , which is arthritis. Since 1967, the Fraternity has enjoyed an important partnership with the Arthritis Foundation . AOII's philanthropic mission is to raise money for and spread awareness and understanding of arthritis and its more than 100 related diseases.
Dollars donated to the Arthritis Foundation support arthritis research, Juvenile Arthritis Power Packs, Juvenile Arthritis Camps and Conferences and so much more.
Strike Out Arthritis!
By holding Strike Out Arthritis! events, AOII is collectively able to contribute millions of dollars toward education initiatives, assistance for families affected by arthritis, and new research that will hopefully one day find a cure!
To support our National Philanthropy, Nu Beta hosts our Annual Run for the Roses 5K. All proceeds go to the National Arthritis Foundation in hopes of finding a cure for Juvenile Arthritis and bringing support to those who have this disease. This 5k is hosted during Parent's Weekend so AOII family and friends are encouraged to support this amazing cause.
Supporting the AOII Foundation
The promise to serve can be seen in the relationships between sisters as we work together to help others, or contribute to the AOII Foundation to enable scholarships and aid to other sisters.
The AOII Foundation’s Mission Statement is to invest in our sisters and inspire a lifetime of giving to innovative leadership, educational and philanthropic causes. We are proud to support the AOII Foundation which is able to offer our members academic and leadership scholarship opportunities, as well as grants and emergency assistance to sisters in dire need.
Local Philanthropic Efforts
One of AOII's four core values is College Loyalty. We believe in investing in the campus we belong to, which is why we support what Nu Beta calls "The Big Four": CASA Encore, Rebelthon, Big Event, and Carewalk. CASA Encore is a dance competition hosted by the University of Mississippi Panhellenic Council that raises money for CASA of Northern Mississippi. In 2024, AOII was the Overall Champion for CASA Encore, raising $89,000. Rebelthon is a 12-hour dance marathon supporting Mississippi's only children's hospital. In 2024, AOII brought home the Miracle Cup and was named the Rebelthon Championship Team. Big Event is a day of service for both the Ole Miss campus and the Oxford community. Carewalk is a walk against breast cancer, hosted by the University of Mississippi Panhellenic Council. Investing in our campus is something Nu Beta holds very near and dear to our hearts.
Serving Others
Alpha Omicron Pi was founded on a promise to serve not only one another but the greater community as well. This commitment reflects a philosophy of friendship, concern, and usefulness in the world.
